Some of the most oppressive states in the world have written constitutions.

It's the loneliest, most oppressive job in the whole world.

It is the most oppressive sports event I have ever attended.

He went to South Africa in 1966, when the apartheid system was at its most oppressive.

But even in the most oppressive family and community women do have one consolation - each other 's company and affection.

You are all taking most oppressive care of me.

But then, most oppressive right-wing movements had similar roots.

As the region's most oppressive heat wave in years began its second week yesterday, New York suffered.

Other images catch familiar youthful emotions that persist in the most oppressive conditions.

"But this is the direst, worst, most oppressive situation they've been in."